Another famous place in Notting Hill is Portobello Road Market. It’s basically just this long road that stretches through a large part of the neighborhood and is lined with antique shops, clothing and consignment stores, restaurants, etc. I expected to just wander down it to see what it was like but found myself popping in to every other store because it was so unique and fun. There were cheap deals and high-end businesses all in the same place. I think we spent about 4 hours just wandering through different stores on Portobello Road and just off of it, as well as winding through all of the residential area surrounding. Family, I know you’re reading this, we definitely are coming back here when y’all come and visit!! And anyone coming to London really, add this place to your list of things to do!! It’s honestly just super entertaining. There were shops with vintage Chanel, cute and quirky gifts, antique typewriters and maps of the world… you really never know what you’re going to find on any given day! Here are some (well actually quite a lot haha) of the highlights below!
I will definitely be going back to this area to continue exploring – maybe I’ll find another cat!! Because c’mon, who doesn’t love a sweet little kitty sleeping in the flower box of a pretty pink house? #goals
Thanks for reading!
-Katie
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Katie, a senior Biology major, is spending the Fall 2017 semester studying Health & Society at King's College in London through Arcadia University.
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